M.A. Rural Development

Master of Arts in Rural Development

Do you have an interest to do something for the rural development in our country? M.A. with specialization in Rural Development gives you scope to do what you want. Many colleges and institutes offer this course. Other details like course duration, eligibility criteria, job prospects are mentioned below for your reference.

Course introduction

M.A. stands for Master of Arts and it is a post graduation degree. M.A. with specialization in Rural Development is a new initiative taken by India and it is for India. It makes their students capable to take initiative and strong action for the development of rural area of India. They learn about the details of standard of people living in remote villages and non-urban areas, their problems and solutions.

Eligibility

As it is a post graduate course, candidates with their graduation degree from any recognized college or university are eligible for this course. The minimum required marks may vary from one institute to another. Other specific information can be collected from that particular institute's websites with application details. The previous specialization is not mostly considered for this course and candidates from any relevant field can apply for this course.

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M.A. Rural Development - Colleges & Admission Notifications

Find the list of colleges offering M.A. Rural Development course. Check out individual college websites to know more about the admission for 2019 - 2020 academic year. You may download the application form and course details from the official college website.

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Admission Procedure

Admission will be either through entrance examinations conducted on institute level or can be on the basis of previous qualification and makes. Some institutes may take interview of short listed candidates.

Duration

This course is of 2 years full time duration. These 2 years are divided into 4 different semesters by some institutes. In that case, the syllabus is also get divided into 4 parts and students need to qualify each semester.This course is also available as distance learning programme and in that case the duration is extended till 4-5 years depending upon institute.

Further study options

Candidates can pursue M.Phil, PhD after their course completion. This will give them opportunity to learn the research aspects of their field. They can also go for MBA and can get job in some good companies working for rural development.

Job aspects

Departments/agencies which are working for rural development want these candidates. NGOs, Cooperatives Banks and many other institutions which are engaged in rural transformation/development always recruit candidate having this specialization. Many corporate companies like Tata, Mafatlal, Arvind Mills etc. have their own rural development units where they require these professionals. The main working areas for these students are Government Development Agencies, Voluntary Organizations, State Resource Centers and International donor Agencies. Candidates can also go for Self - Employment if they want to run their own organization.

Course highlights

The course includes study of Rural Health Care and Rural Health Care in Indian context. Students learn about how to take Voluntary Action in Rural Development, their Planning and Management.

M.A. Rural Development Admissions for 2019 - 2020 Academic Year

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